TT on sports vs dress watches

[Philadelphialawyer1]

I'm waffling back and forth on adding a TT. Something has stopped me from a TT sub in the past. There is a part of me that thinks that TT does not look proper on sport models (sub/gmt) and is more fitting for dress (dj/sky).

Is there any support for this line of thinking in TRF?
Just want to solicit some informal opinions.

Thank you in advance.

[theswedishway]

Originally Posted by Philadelphialawyer1

I'm waffling back and forth on adding a TT. Something has stopped me from a TT sub in the past. There is a part of me that thinks that TT does not look proper on sport models (sub/gmt) and is more fitting for dress (dj/sky).

Is there any support for this line of thinking in TRF?
Just want to solicit some informal opinions.

Thank you in advance.

No there is no support for thinking like this. How could you even think that?
Your thoughts is seriously flawed and you should be not be thinking like that.

[joeboy]

Originally Posted by theswedishway

No there is no support for thinking like this. How could you even think that?
Your thoughts is seriously flawed and you should be not be thinking like that.

I'm with the Norwegian from Stockholm on this one.

[Philadelphialawyer1]

thnx for the tough love from Norway

[theswedishway]

Originally Posted by Philadelphialawyer1

thnx for the tough love from Norway

Then you are excused.
Norwegians are .....special..

[BumbleB]

It works for both in my opinion.

I like to wear my TT SkyD, CHNR and Sub date with jeans and with a suit.









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[TexEd]

My next buy will be the two tone GMTII 126711 root beer. A really nice looking watch in my opinion.

[OrangeSport]

TT is not right for dress watches. Dress watches should be subtle and elegant. Basic even.

Luckily all the watches you mentioned are "professional" watches, not dress watches, so the world is good...

[Brew]

I think gold always makes things better; especially watches. For thousands of years humans have loved gold, even been buried with their gold items. I’m not aware of a single human ever buried with their table wear.


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[doboy007]

Originally Posted by Brew

I think gold always makes things better; especially watches.

Totally disagree.

[RoRoRo]

Originally Posted by Philadelphialawyer1

I'm waffling back and forth on adding a TT. Something has stopped me from a TT sub in the past. There is a part of me that thinks that TT does not look proper on sport models (sub/gmt) and is more fitting for dress (dj/sky).

Is there any support for this line of thinking in TRF?
Just want to solicit some informal opinions.

Thank you in advance.

I agree. Think any professional range TT looks a bit polishing a turd (in want of a better phrase)

Professional series are luxe enough in SS without bastardising it with TT

Any classic series are the ones to have

I’m in the same camp for jubilee on professional. A little bit of sick comes up

Sorry to be so crude. But best to be honest

[BumbleB]

Originally Posted by RoRoRo

I agree. Think any professional range TT looks a bit polishing a turd (in want of a better phrase)

Professional series are luxe enough in SS without bastardising it with TT

Any classic series are the ones to have

I’m in the same camp for jubilee on professional. A little bit of sick comes up

Sorry to be so crude. But best to be honest

I disagree, in my opinion there’s no right or wrong, there’s a Rolex for every occasion:





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[doboy007]

Originally Posted by BumbleB

I disagree, in my opinion there’s no right or wrong, there’s a Rolex for every occasion:

Because you’re biased due to your collection. You really love to flaunt your collection everyone little chance you get, don’t ya.

[BumbleB]

Originally Posted by doboy007

Because you’re biased due to your collection. You really love to flaunt your collection everyone little chance you get, don’t ya.

Well, we’re on a Rolex forum, so yes. Not gonna lie about it

By the way, it’s not my collection that’s made me bias, it’s my bias that has made my collection…

And I try to throw in pictures wherever I can, because I love to see watches when we’re talking about them.


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[RoRoRo]

Originally Posted by BumbleB

I disagree, in my opinion there’s no right or wrong, there’s a Rolex for every occasion:





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You have a great collection I love 66.6% recurring of it

[Bizcut1]

Originally Posted by RoRoRo

I agree. Think any professional range TT looks a bit polishing a turd (in want of a better phrase)

Professional series are luxe enough in SS without bastardising it with TT

Any classic series are the ones to have

I’m in the same camp for jubilee on professional. A little bit of sick comes up

Sorry to be so crude. But best to be honest

First of all, you're not sorry, just lacking any class.

In your case, honest equals vulgar. And rather juvenile, as well.

Congrats! Two for one. Not bad.

And thanks for helping to make the continuous need for an "Ignore" option alive and well...

[RoRoRo]

Originally Posted by Bizcut1

First of all, you're not sorry, just lacking any class.

In your case, honest equals vulgar. And rather juvenile, as well.

Congrats! Two for one. Not bad.

And thanks for helping to make the continuous need for an "Ignore" option alive and well...

Honesty is the best policy

[Chewbacca]

It doesn’t matter to me as long as it fits the aesthetics and doesn’t negatively affect the purpose.

We see black, bronze, white ceramic, rubber clad, polished, matte etc on sports and if it works, it works. When it doesn’t, it fails.

[sj24k]

Obviously this is highly personal but I’ve tried two tone watches (Rolex and other brands) and have sold them all. I don’t miss any of them and can’t see ever buying one again.

To my eyes and tastes they almost always come off as “busy” and a bit “unrefined.” I know many disagree and love TT, and there certainly are lots of great references out there. But I prefer “sportier” watches in pure SS or WG, and dressier watches in single tone precious metals.

But hey, this is my wrist and my opinion. Only you know you.


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[TimeAZ]

Ya it's odd. I think some two-tones look great, others not so much.

The TT SD looks incredible in black/gold and TT skydwellers look great too in my view.

But TT daytona has NEVER looked right to me. I think TT explorer is also off.

Maybe I just find that the large, loud, flashy watch with a two-tone construction seems fitting (the ostentatious nature pairs well with the size) and they maintain a certain masculine look. Whereas the smaller, svelte sports models (especially Daytona which is arguably a very small watch and the new 36 exp) seem to me "off" when in a TT configuration, almost like they are more "unisex" (i.e. for ladies).

[sportsfan0704]

Unpopular opinion: I agree completely. Do I think gold looks bad on sports models like subs and Daytona’s? No it doesn’t look bad but to me it’s a little bit of an oxymoron to add gold to a tools watch. To me, the delicacy of gold is what makes it more suitable for dressier watches. Two tone is perfect on a datejust with a fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet in my opinion, whereas it’s just a little out of place on a tools watch even if it looks nice generally.

[Brew]

And yet, the gold watches perform exactly the same as the watches made from the same stuff as forks.


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[doboy007]

Originally Posted by Brew

And yet, the gold watches perform exactly the same as the watches made from the same stuff as forks.


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Why would anyone think it wouldn’t other than gold being easier to scratch, dent, etc? Mostly all cosmetics but still not as suitable as SS.

[Brew]

Originally Posted by doboy007

Why would anyone think it wouldn’t other than gold being easier to scratch, dent, etc? Mostly all cosmetics but still not as suitable as SS.

Rolex apparently disagrees. Nowhere do they say, “This TT” or “this PM” watch “will not perform to the same standards as the SS version.” Perhaps aesthetically, there’s a difference, but that shouldn’t matter to you “tool” guys.


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[doboy007]

Originally Posted by Brew

Rolex apparently disagrees. Nowhere do they say, “This TT” or “this PM” watch “will not perform to the same standards as the SS version.” Perhaps aesthetically, there’s a difference, but that shouldn’t matter to you “tool” guys.


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Why would Rolex care what YOU do with YOUR watch after the sales? More money from them if you ruin your bracelet or casing and have to pay to get it fixed.

[DJ2020]

Dress, yes..... Sports, NO, for me anyway. There are SOME models that 2 tone looks "okay" on. But a sports model that's worn in most activities..... A big no.

I would rather have SS on sports, and only gold on dress and more elegant pieces as long as the dials match as well. There are a tiny few exceptions for me, but not many.

[Otto]

I met a very young guy in an upscale store in LA last month. He had on a new SS/18kt Sub and it looked great! Absolutely great!

I’m trying to remember a sporting event I’ve been to where everything wasn’t full of bright colors, whether with pennants, uniforms, advertisements, body painting, or whatever. Hmmm…can’t remember one.

[Harry-57]

I like a bit of both. If I particularly like a model I tend to end up with a SS and TT of each.

It's a personal thing. Each to our own.

[Brew]

You folks keep giving subjective/aesthetic preferences for SS over TT. That’s fine. Nothing wrong with that. But that has nothing to do with the watches’ capabilities or ability to perform as specified. These are the attributes “tools” are measured by; not whether or not you like the color, etc.


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[doboy007]

Originally Posted by Brew

You folks keep giving subjective/aesthetic preferences for SS over TT. That’s fine. Nothing wrong with that. But that has nothing to do with the watches’ capabilities or ability to perform as specified. These are the attributes “tools” are measured by; not whether or not you like the color, etc.


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Yes, even if the TT or PM watches are dented, scratched, and hideous to look at, it’ll keep on ticking.